Senior Cloud Engineer
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Senior Cloud role at CACI. Remote, United States · full-time · $98,500–$206,800 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and sustain the Azure infrastructure behind the Tenable ACAS solution, including Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines and Red Hat Linux
- Investigate technical failures to find root causes, then improve the solution and its operating processes
- Automate cloud and Linux operations with scripts, and maintain container deployments across Azure and VMware
- Work with engineering leads on the integrated schedule, technical diagrams and solution briefings
What you bring
- You hold an active Secret clearance and have substantial relevant experience; an applicable bachelor's degree can replace some experience
- You bring at least seven years in cloud environments, including five years directly with Azure, plus five years using Tenable products
- You have hands-on experience with Red Hat Linux, Kubernetes or containers, and hardening systems to government security standards
- You have DoD experience, can brief project and Air Force stakeholders, and hold CISSP or an equivalent DoD 8140 certification
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced cloud engineer who can build and troubleshoot Azure-based ACAS infrastructure and explain technical solutions to project and Air Force stakeholders. The position is remote within the United States, requires an active Secret clearance and includes up to ten percent travel in the continental United States.
From the employer
The Opportunity:
CACI’s EITaaS Program is a Department of the Air Force initiative, which includes the Air Force and Space Force. EITaaS will transform the Dept. of the Air Force IT services from an in-house, base-centric delivery model to an advanced enterprise service delivery model. CACI will provide an enhanced IT management system, IT storefront, enterprise help desk, local field services, and life cycle support for end-user devices. CACI’s innovative approach to enterprise technology infuses contemporary technologies with industry best practices to deliver commercial-style services that will improve customer experience and productivity for the Dept. of the Air Force’s global workforce. CACI and its partners will equip Airmen and Guardians with state-of-the-art services and automated capabilities that enable access to the tools they need to perform their mission efficiently and effectively when they need it, where they need it.
Join alongside an Information Technology (IT) Systems Engineering team supporting the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Enterprise Information Technology as a Service (EITaaS). As part of the ACAS Operations Resolution and Modernization Teams, you will be responsible for building, troubleshooting, improving, and maintaining the implementation of a new Tenable architecture for the DAF in an Azure cloud environment. As the Senior Cloud Engineer, you will work with the ACAS Solution Architect, Chief Architect, and Chief Engineer to develop and troubleshoot the ACAS Solution, reporting to the ACAS Project Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, improve, and maintain the cloud infrastructure for the Tenable Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) solution, with a focus in the following technology areas: Implementing Azure Cloud infrastructure to include Azure Kubernetes & CI/CD pipelines; Red Hat Linux; Tenable Software Solutions for ACAS; Scripting (Python, PowerShell, other languages as necessary).
- Troubleshoot and conduct investigations to understand root cause of issues and problems.
- Aid in the development of the Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in conjunction with the ACAS Engineering Lead.
- Identify technical continuous improvement and project execution efficiencies.
- Develop and implement improvements to existing processes and practices.
- Develop topology and flow diagrams with team technical staff.
- Develop, and brief, solution presentation material to internal, program, and/or Engineering teams.
- Develop automation scripts and code efficiencies.
- Perform, and maintain, an Enterprise Red Hat Linux Operating Infrastructure with integrations into RHEL Satellite and RHEL Ansible.
- Deploy, and maintain, Kubernetes containers within Azure and VMWare Hypervisors.
Annual Performance Objectives
- Pass all Department of the Air Force internal Gate Reviews without rejection.
- Ability to white-board the solution ad-hoc with the project team without the need to reference existing solution materials.
- Implement identified process improvement per quarter.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Must have an active Secret security clearance
- 12+ years of relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field may be substituted for 5 years of experience)
- 7+ years of Experience with cloud environments (Azure preferred) with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience
- Azure Administrator or Developer (or higher)
- 5+ years of experience with Tenable products
- 3+ years of experience deploying, automating, and hardening Red Hat Linux Operating Systems
- 3+ years of experience working directly with Kubernetes or containers
- 3+ years’ experience with securing systems by following STIGs, best practices, and government/compliance requirements (such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, FISMA, FEDRAMP), and negotiating/working-with IA personnel to arrive at sensible and effective solutions
- Experience supporting the Department of Defense
- Excellent communication skills with experience briefing internal project team members and DAF stakeholders
- One of the following Certifications:
- CISSP or equivalent DoD 8140 Certification Compliance.
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$98,500-$206,800CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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